Marcellin College Food Tech Room Renovation and Fit-Out
Max Style completed a comprehensive renovation and fit-out of Marcellin College's Food Technology room during the school holiday period. This challenging renovation and fit-out project required careful planning and swift execution to transform an outdated teaching space into a modern, functional culinary classroom within the limited timeframe of the school break.
Marcellin College approached Max Style with several key challenges that necessitated a complete renovation and fit-out of their Food Technology room:
- Outdated facilities that limited teaching capabilities and student learning experiences
- Poor ventilation causing discomfort during cooking sessions
- Inadequate lighting affecting visibility for detailed food preparation tasks
- Inefficient storage solutions leading to disorganization and wasted instructional time
- Noisy environment that impacted concentration in adjacent spaces
- Need for durable, easy-to-clean surfaces suitable for a high-use educational food preparation setting
- Critical requirement for project completion within the short school holiday window
The project was specifically designed to address these challenges while adhering to strict educational facility standards and maximizing the impact of the school’s budget allocation.
Solution - Comprehensive Renovation and Fit-Out
The Max Style team developed a comprehensive renovation and fit-out strategy that balanced pedagogical needs with practical considerations:
Complete Interior Transformation
- Installation of new flooring specifically chosen for durability and ease of cleaning in a food preparation environment
- New custom cabinetry designed to maximize storage while maintaining accessibility for students
- Strategic retention of existing stainless steel benchtops to balance budget constraints with functionality
- Upgraded appliances to provide students with experience using modern cooking equipment
Environmental Improvements
- Enhanced ventilation system installation to effectively manage cooking odors and heat
- Comprehensive lighting upgrade to provide optimal visibility for food preparation and instruction
- Construction of a new wall to create a dedicated pantry space, improving organization and workflow
- Application of Hardiglaze wall lining throughout the main room, providing a hygienic, easy-to-clean surface ideal for food preparation areas
Acoustic Engineering
- Installation of specialized Acoustic Wall Lining in the adjacent office and classroom spaces
- Significant reduction in noise transfer and reverberation, creating a quieter, more focused learning environment
- Sound management solutions specifically designed for educational settings
Results
The renovation and fit-out delivered impressive results for Marcellin College:
- A modern, professional-grade Food Technology teaching space that inspires students
- Significantly improved air quality and temperature control through enhanced ventilation
- Superior lighting conditions for detailed culinary work
- More efficient storage solutions including the new dedicated pantry area
- Dramatically improved acoustics in adjacent spaces, enhancing the overall learning environment
- Hygienic, easy-to-clean surfaces that reduce maintenance time and costs
- Project completed on schedule, allowing immediate use when classes resumed
